SHINE Mural Festival, now in its 11th season, has become one of the most anticipated events of the year in St. Pete. Originating in 2015, this annual art festival features a diverse range of local, national, and international artists, all creating large-scale murals that transform the city into an open-air art gallery.
This year’s festivities will be held in November rather than October to avoid weather-related delays and disruptions. It officially runs from November 1 through November 15.
“The annual SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival illuminates the power of art in public spaces by revitalizing areas, inspiring dialogue, and uniting our community—while cultivating new standards of artistic excellence reflecting St. Petersburg’s creative and vibrant spirit,” note the organizers on the official event website. As an avid cyclist and someone who walks roughly 7 miles a day, I can confirm that the art produced during SHINE makes my strolls through the Sunshine City incredible.
3 big mural festival events to keep on your radar
There are three significant events to keep on your radar for this iteraion of the beloved mural festival:
We Built This City: Women Artists of SHINE
On view through October 22
Morean Arts Center, 719 Central Ave
We Built This City: Women Artists of SHINE highlights 16 Tampa Bay muralists who have helped shape St. Pete’s public and street art scene through the SHINE Mural Festival.
GLOW Experience with SHINE
November 7
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Tickets start at $125
Reflection St. Pete, 777 3rd Avenue North
Take in the sunset, enjoy live music, light bites, and mingle with local artists. As the night unfolds, the energy turns up with a DJ bringing the vibes up, live art exhibits, and food & cocktails curated by Perry’s Porch, 3 Daughters, The Mandarin Hide, Trophy Fish & Parkshore Grill.
SHINE Origins: Finale
November 15
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Starting at $15
2606 Fairfield Ave S
Groove to a vibrant live DJ set by the incredibly talented Austen Van Der Bleek. Feast on gourmet eats available for purchase from FOMO Chefs, led by Celebrity Chef Johnathan Rodriguez of the Food Network. General Admission tickets are available starting at $15.
Artist: Andrea Wan; Location: Trails Edge, 155 17th St. S.
SHINE Murals transform St. Pete into an open-air gallery
Special mention goes to Andrea Wan’s beautiful yellow and blue mural, painted in 2023 at Trail’s Edge (155 17th St. S.). It serves as both an entryway to the Pinellas Trail and a portal from The EDGE to the Grand Central District.
By using the city’s walls and streets as a canvas, SHINE transforms shared spaces into a world-class outdoor gallery. The event’s lineup of top contemporary artists is a testament to its impact on the community.
You can keep up with the latest festival news online and by following SHINE on Facebook and Instagram. Stay tuned for official event and artist lineup announcements, which are coming soon on its website.
St. Pete artist iBoms poses in front of his mural outside the Grand Central Brewhouse
An event with all regional artists
Helen French, SHINE’s new director, told Creative Loafing that the 2025 iteration of the event will feature all regional artists.
If you want a better look at our local murals and the stories behind them, consider joining Florida Craft Art’s biking and walking mural tours.
The SHINE Mural Festival is produced by the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advocating for the arts and driving arts-related economic impact. Your support is crucial to continuing this world-class event and being part of our vibrant artistic community.
Artist Jason Harbin (Wayward Walls) poses in front of his mural in the EDGE District of St. Pete. Harvin painted this during the 2022 iteration of the SHINE Mural Festival